The Simpsons creator Matt Groening is reportedly working on a brand new animated comedy which looks set to be heading for streaming service Netflix.

Groening, who has overseen more than 500 episodes in the longest running animated show on TV, has penned a mystery new series which The Hollywood Reporter claims could have a two season run of twenty episodes picked up by an interested Netflix.

Metro.co.uk have contacted a representative for Netflix for comment.

Groening is also known for creating the series Futurama which maintains a strong fanbase after ending, despite never reaching the same dizzying heights of success that The Simpsons has achieved.

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The Simpsons has been commissioned up until season 28, with no real signs of it stopping any time in the near future, so this new project has a lot to live up to if it comes to fruition.

Meanwhile, Netflix has continued to expand its range of animated content, with episodes of BoJack Horseman, F Is For Family and Green Eggs And Ham available to stream.